Terrifying sword might—Mao Gong's face filled with panic in the face of their accusations.
"Big Brother, Second Brother, I'm sorry!"
"The mountain gate, the grotto-heaven, the cultivation techniques and resources—these are all external possessions!"
"Staying alive is what matters most!"
"You can disregard life and death for the sake of these things, but I can't!"
Yuan Pu was furious.
"You..."
Yu Xiu let out a soft sigh.
"Third Brother!"
"Do you really think we're doing this only because we can't bear to part with this mountain gate and Spirit Spring?"
Mao Gong froze.
"Isn't that it?"
Yu Xiu shook his head.
"We're doing it to protect my lord's legacy!"
"When will you finally understand?"
Mao Gong heard this and argued sophistically.
"My lord has never returned since he left!"
"What meaning is there in guarding this?"
"Are we supposed to lose our lives for it?"
Yu Xiu and Yuan Pu exchanged a glance, and in that instant, they were utterly disappointed in this third brother...
Elder Chi Lie listened to the conversation between the brothers, his brow gradually furrowing.
My lord?
Could it be that Yuan Pu hadn't lied to me? Was this mountain gate really the abode of some great expert?
Or were these people putting on an act?
His eyes flashed, and he burst into loud laughter.
"Mao Gong, was it? Very good! A wise man submits to circumstances!"
"Since you've sincerely pledged yourself to us, this elder can spare your life!"
"Get up!"
"Stand to the side!"
If there really was some so-called great expert, then Mao Gong was undoubtedly the one who knew the most.
Keeping him alive would still be useful!
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Thank you, Elder Chi Lie! Thank you, Elder Chi Lie!"
As if granted amnesty, Mao Gong scrambled and crawled over